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Bedford Votes Lea,h Ba,ks

For Mr. Nixon Sen. M,Govern

By J u I ie Bedford
By Bi II Leach
For the first time in the his-
tory of our country we, as col-
What is patriotism? One
lege students, have a voting school believes that since gov-
voice in our government. Presi- ernment is great, the individua l
dent Nixon signed into law the
should do all he can to serve it.
bill giving 18-year-olds the right
to vote. It also believes that the evils
in our society should not be
It is important that we, as brought to the public's attention
new voters, be aware of current because the good of this country
issues and candidates as elec- will ultimately outweigh the bad.
tion day draws near. In other words, patriotism con-
Certainly one of the most sists of absolute veneration for
talked-about issues is our in- the state; all Americans should
volvement in Vietnam. The Presi- either love this country or leave
dent has brought home over 400, it.
000 American servicemen, re- Another school , however, con-
duced American ground combat tends that this government was
involvement by 90 percent, and cr€ated by individuals to serve
will bring all of our forces home COC language students, led by Don Hellrigel, foreign language in- individuals. rt believes that true
as soon as the enemy agrees to structor, recently made a 100th birthday celebration happier for Donna patriotism consists of seeing
a cease fire and the safe return Gomez of the Newhall Nursing Home. Miss Gomez, alone in the world, the bad in this country for what
of our POWs •. He has also over- speaks no English. Present were (from left, standing) Cheryl Finlay, it really is and fighting to cor-
hauled the selective service Robin Hughes, Jane Robb, and Laura Ii Salls, and (seated) Miss Gomez rect it. In other words, to remain
system seeking the goal of an
and Hellrigel. Alfred Villasenor, not in picture, also participated. silent in the face of policies be-
all-volunteer army.
lieved to be wrong is not only a
In the area of foreign policy, form of moral cowardice but also
major break-throughs have been "Women's Lib" FI ouri shes a form of treas on to the nation.
achieved in this country's desire One man with the guts to
for a lasting world peace. Presi- speak out against the evils in
dent Nixon is the first American In Red China •· Hummel this society is Sen. George Mc-
president to visit China, holding Govern.
talks that were the first between
If you wish to pay the ultimate en trees) served in the factory Sen. McGovern is speaking
leaders of the two countries restaurant costs 15 cents," she out on the economy. Under our
since 1949. compliment to a Chinese woman 1 reported. present program of Nixonomics,
He also visited Moscow this do not call her beautiful.
Say she is healthy, intelli- Top salaries in Red China go unemployment has jumped from
year . These- historic visits
should open doors leading to a gent, and a good worker. to artists and scientists who 3 .5 per cent in 1968, to 6 per
better understanding and a les- Dr. Elfi Hummel,foreign lang- earn a maximum of 240 yaun a cent in 1972. This equates to
sening of tensions between the u a g e i n s t r u c tor, who spent a month. But all must work in a five million people out of work.
. major powers. Negotiations are month touring Red China last job and place selected by the Also, 40 per cent of the corp-
underway to limit nuclear weap- summer, also l earned that wom- government. orations paid no federal income
ons. The Pr_esident believes in en's lib flourishes in this ancient "The Chinese don't seem to tax at all last year. Workers and
"cutting only the fat" from the land. homeowners are forced to carry
budget, while maintaining the "Operas,films,and plays por- mind. Morale appears excellent. the burden of this country's fi-
military forces necessary to tray woman as the driving force They radiate great national pride nance. Furthermore, in the four
guarantee America's security. of the revolution and the innova- and sati sfaction in their accomp- years of Nixonomics, the dollar
Another issue that young tor of progressive thoughts," she lishments." has dropped 14 cents in value
America is aware of and con- said. and the national debt has in-
cerned about is our environment. But art is also a potent purge Women "retire" from regular creased $55 billion. The interest
The President shares our con- jobs at 60 and men at 65 ••• with
used by the government to "brain- on this debt alone costs each
cern and is doing something wash" the people. state pensions. American family $312 annually.
about it. He has proposed 25
"Every village and school "But retired people are re- What will Sen. McGovern do?
bills regarding our environment.
emphasizes ballet, opera, chorus, quired to remain 'productive' by He will close tax loopholes for
He has initiated plans and pro- theater and music. Every star serving as baby sitters and house- the corporations, forcing them
grams that are working AGAINST
artist must go into the country to keepers for the families of their to pay their fair share of the
air, water, and noise pollution, sons and daughters."
waste disposal, and radiation. perform and to teach. nation's finance, thereby lower-
Proposals for 1973 will include "All art forms glorify the Although Chinese women stop- ing the amount of tax paid by the
creation of a Department of Nat- revolution. That seems to be ped binding their feet in 1913, average American worker. Ac-
ural Resources and Establish- art's primary function in Red Dr. Hummel saw many hobbling cording to U. S. News and World
ment of a land-use policy. China. The revolutionary mes- in the streets as if on stilts. Report of Oct. 2, 1972, this plan
sage is everything. The authors would cut personal income tax es
Young voters throughout the
and composers remain anony- Despite temporary breakdowns and increase total revenue by
United States possess the op-
mous." a few years ago, the family sys- $22 billions.
portunity to re-elect President
Dr. Hummel reports that con- tem remains the basic social Sen . McGovern is speaking
Nixon for another term. As a
_sumer goods appear to be in ex - unit of China as it has been for out for the elderly. He proposes
young voter working for the re-
elect ion of the President, I urge , cellent supply in Mao Tse-tung's uncounted centuries. increased pension benefits, hos-
you to look at the progress Mr. China. "Formerly, every home con- pitalization care, and emergency
"Wherever we went we saw services.
Nixon has made in the past four tained an ancestor worship al-
shops filled with the essentials "If we can spend $24 billion
. years, both at home and abroad. tar. Today, families keep photo-
Let · us remember the many of life, although we saw few graphs of recent ancestors on a to land a man on the moon, we
luxury items,'' she said. have the resources to provide an
problems he inherited when he large picture board. Instead of
A worker earns a minimum income for our senior citizens,"
took office and the continued offering food (before the altar)
basic pay of 70 yuan ($35 Amer- he said.
eff arts being made to solve them. the family now decorates the
Experience is vital in our con- ican) a month , Dr. Hummel was pictur e board w ith plastic After all, this is the least we
tinued struggle toward peace both told. flowers." can do in this great nation for
within our country and peace "An apartment, plus all utili- those who made it great .
throughout thP world . ties, rents for 2 yuan a month, (The third and last segment George McGovern, the only
theat er tickets are 10 cents, bus in this series will be published presidentialcandidate who, since
We need a man who is realis-
fares are ½ cent a rid e, and a :n the next issue of The Canyon 1963, has consistently opposed
tic about today's complicated
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